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Arabi Food Store's History

Arabi, Louisiana is a place where beautiful New Orleans style architecture can be seen with the tranquil lifestyle of St. Bernard living. Arabi is located on the Mississippi River. With a quick trip to the levee, you can see New Orleans from across the river. A family-run restaurant is located in the heart of Old Arabi. This restaurant is called Arabi Food Store. Arabi Food Store was first opened in 1924. They just celebrated their 100-year anniversary in 2024. This restaurant serves delicious southern comfort food and their famous p-boys and muffulettas. They also serve delicious classics like red beans and rice or smoked chicken. 

The Landry Family has been in St. Bernard for many generations. Throughout generations, cooking has been an important part of this family. Recipes and love for cooking have been passed down to each new generation in this tight-knit family. The patriarch and matriarch, Larry and Luann, brought their family closer and closer with every homecooked, southern meal.

The owner of Arabi Food Store, Max Landry, followed in his parents’ footsteps with his immense love for cooking and serving food. Max loves running a restaurant in the parish that he was born and raised in. Max truly loves this community and the new people that come through Arabi Food Store’s doors every day.

Now, Max’s daughters can be seen serving food or talking to their guests along side of their dad in the restaurant. Family can be seen in every aspect of Arabi Food Store. So, If you are looking for a place to feel at home, come visit us. We hope to see you soon!

So you see, some things are so good they never need to change.

Come visit us soon,

The Landry Family